ART | “TOTEMS AND OTHER TRIBUTES TO THE EARTH: CERAMIC WORKS BY PETER GERBIC” Last week, the Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at Finger Lakes Community College (3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua) opened a show of work by Middlesex artisan and former FLCC ceramics professor, Peter Gerbic. The show, “Totems and Other Tributes to the Earth: Ceramic Works by Peter Gerbic,” consists of elegantly formed minimonolith works of earthy tones and textures. Gerbic was a member of the Rochester Folk Art Guild and studied with Franz Wildenhain, one of the founders of the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The artist “intertwines the natural and instinctual with symbolic references,” says Barron Naegel, assistant professor of art and director of the Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34. The exhibit will remain on view through March 15. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 785-1369 or visit flccconnects.com. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
Art Exhibits
2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$12. 2768900. mag.rochester.edu. Mercer Gallery at Monroe Communtiy College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. “A Reasonable Facsimilie”. Through Feb 22. Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m., other times by appt. 292-2021. monroecc.edu. My Sister’s Gallery, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. “MAPS” by Gianna Stewart. Through Feb 17. 5468400. EpiscopalSeniorLife.org. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. Enrique Mora. Through March 1. Through Mar 1 2580400. thelittle.org. Livingston Arts Center, 4 Murray Hill Dr. 2013 Member’s Exhibit: Freedom of Expression. Through Mar 2. Wed & Fri 1-4 p.m., Thu 1-7:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m 243-6785. livingstonarts.org. Lux Lounge, 666 South Ave. The Art of J Nevadomski and Allie Hartley. Ongoing. 232-9030. lux666.com. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave. “Good Work” Illustration Invitational. Through Mar 1. Hours Sun and Tue-Thu noon-5 p.m., Fri-Sat noon-8 p.m. 389-5073. naz.edu/art/ arts-center-gallery. Nazareth College Colacino Gallery, 4245 East Ave. “Design in the Working World: The Alumni Graphic Design Exhibit.” Through Mar 1. Hours Wed-Sun noon-5 p.m. 389-5073. naz.edu/ art/colacino-art-gallery. New Deal Gallery, 4 Livingston County Campus. Expressions of the Civil War: In Recognition of the 150th Anniversary. Continues TFN Wed, Fri 1-4 p.m., Thu 1-7:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m 243-6785.
George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. “Silver and Water”. Through May 26 Included in admission: $5-$12. 271-3361. eastmanhouse.org. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons, University of Rochester, River Campus. Christopher Troutman: “Watching: US and Japan Drawing”. Through Feb 17. Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m 275-4188. blogs. rochester.edu/hartnett. High Falls Fine Art Gallery, 60 Browns Race. Tom Kim Solo Photography, “Text and Texture” and “Neil Montanus & James Montanus: A Glimpse of the World.”. Through Feb 28. Wed-Fri 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat 12-5:30 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. 3252030. centerathighfalls.org. Image City Photography Gallery, 722 University Ave. “The Big Picture”. Through Feb 17. Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 12-4 p.m. 4821976. dano@rochester.rr.com. imagecityphotographygallery.com. International Art Acquisitions, 3300 Monroe Ave. Landscapes Revisted. Through Feb 21. 264-1440. internationalartacquisitions.com. I-Square Visions, 693 Titus Ave. “Tactile Art: The Warmth and Beauty of Fiber”. Through Feb 14. zannebrummer@gmail.com. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Art Reflected: 1913-2013. In Lockhart Gallery through May 12: “Becoming Modern: Armory Show Artists at MAG.” Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu until 9 p.m. Open school break hours Tue Feb 19 and Apr 20 CITY FEBRUARY 13-19, 2013
Oxford Gallery, 267 Oxford St. Ray Easton and Jean K Stephens. Through Feb 23. Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2715885. oxfordgallery.com. The Owl House, 75 Marshall St. Artwork by Alexander Currier. Through Mar 10. 585-360-2920. owlhouserochester.com. Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery, 71 S Main St. The 8th Annual Studio II Exhibit. Through Feb 22. Reception Jan 11, 6-8 p.m 3940030. prrgallery.com. Phillips Fine Art, 248 East Ave. Kurt Feuerherm “Timeless” Mixed Media and Landscapes.. Tue-Fri 12-6 p.m., Sat 12-5 p.m. or by appt 232-8150. Plastic, 650 South Ave. The Art of Jamie Lowes. Through Feb. 28. Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 563-6348. facebook.com/ plasticgrrl?fref=ts. Rare Books & Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, River Campus. Alice in the Looking Glass: Illustrations and Artists’ Books 1865-2012. Through Aug 16. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m 275-4477. Record Archive, 33 1/3 Rockwood St. Heroes and Villains. Ongoing. Reception Feb 8 6-9 p.m recordarchive.com. Rochester Contemporary Arts Center, 137 East Ave. Makers & Mentors. Through Mar 17. WedSun 1-5 p.m. New paintings, prints, and mixed media works by Kurt Feuerherm, Peter Monacelli, Patricia Dreher, and Kristine Bouyoucos. In Lab Space: Heather Swenson. Reception Jan 31 6-10 p.m. & Feb 1 6-10 p.m 461-2222. rochestercontemporary.org. RIT Bevier Gallery, 90 Lomb Memorial Dr, Booth Building 7A. Rochester-Finger Lakes Middle and High School Community Exhibition. Through Feb. 25. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MonThu 7-9 p.m., Sat 1-4:30 p.m., Sun 2-4:30 p.m 475-2646. Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, One College Rd. Through Mar 8: “Mediation and Negociations” by Elena Lourenco. Through Mar 13: “a*new*found*land” by Joe Ziolkowski. Mon, Wed, Thu Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., other times by appt 343-0055 x6616. stvierrico@ genesee.edu. genesee.edu. Spectrum Gallery at Lumiere Photo, 100 College Ave. “Brighton Country Homes and Architects.”. Through March 16. 461-4447. lumierephoto.com. Tower Fine Arts Center, SUNY Brockport, 180 Holley St. Monroe and Vicinity Biennial. Through Feb 24. 395-2487. brockport.edu/finearts. University Gallery, James R Booth Hall, RIT, Lomb Memorial Dr. Neil Montanus. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Dec 22-Jan 6. Reception Dec 13, 5-7 p.m 475-2404. jleugs@rit.edu. University of Rochester, River Campus. “If I Had a Camera: ReImagining Film and Media through a Feminist Lens.”. Through Feb. 28. 275-6948. sbai@rochester. edu. rochester.edu. Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. Light and Shadows. Through Mar 8. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A black and white art show by family artists: Dick Roberts, Allison Roberts, and Eric Cady 770-1923.
Williams Gallery at First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd. “Passages” by Anca Seger. Through Feb 24. Daily 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30-8 p.m Free. 271-9070. Williams-Insalaco Gallery at FLCC, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. “Totems and Other Tributes to the Earth: Ceramic Works by Peter Gerbic.”. Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. 7851369. flccconnects.com. Wood Library, 134 North Main St. Exhibition of Recent Works by Kevin Carr. Through Mar 4. Paintings and prints. 394-1381.
Art Events [ THU., FEBRUARY 14 ] Eye of the Beholder: Community Art Night. 7 p.m. Finger Lakes Community College Honors House, 4340 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua. 7 p.m $2, free to students with ID. 785-1367.
Comedy [ THU., FEBRUARY 14 ] John DiCrosta/Brian Herberger. Feb. 14-16. Comedy Club, 2235 Empire Blvd. Thu 7:30 p.m., FriSat 7:30 & 10 p.m $7-$10. 6719080. thecomedyclub.us.
Dance Events [ WED., FEBRUARY 13 ] RRROX… Rochester Rhythm and Romance: Jazz Hugs and Tap Kisses. Feb. 13-17. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Center, 540 E. Main St Wed 7 p.m. Thu 5:30 & 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 5:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 4 p.m. Special “Tappy Hour” 5:30 p.m. shows on Valentine’s Day, February 15 and 16. $25. 325-4370. downstairscabaret.com. [ THU., FEBRUARY 14 ] inspireDANCE Festival. Feb. 14-19. University of Rochester, River Campus Workshops, performances, demos, more. Festival pass $18-$25, individual tickets are $5-$15 273-5150. rochester.edu. [ FRI., FEBRUARY 15 ] MAD (Movement and Dance) Festival. Feb. 15-17. Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave Classes are $5 each or $25 for six 389-2163. naz.edu/ theatre-arts/mad-festival. The Metallic Series. Feb. 15-16, 7:30 p.m. MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave $8-$10. reddirtdance.com. Neutral Ground Singles Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight. Green Lantern Inn, One East Church St. Music by DJ Joetta of Go Sounds $7 requested donation. 381-7603. neutralground1.com. Third Annual Sweetheart Ball. 8-11 p.m. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. Groove Juice Swing. Beginner lesson at 7 p.m $6. 271-4930. groovejuiceswing.com. [ SAT., FEBRUARY 16 ] Garth Fagan Dance Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance. 6:30 p.m. Garth Fagan Dance Studios, 50 Chestnut St $150 per person, RSVP. 454-3260. garthfagandance.org. Illstyle & Peace Producations Performance: Impossible. 8 p.m. University of Rochester, River Campus $5-$15. 273-5150. rochester.edu.
DANCE | INSPIREDANCE FESTIVAL Philadelphia-based hip-hop dance troupe IllStyle & Peace Productions will perform its “Impossible” show at the University of Rochester’s third annual “inspireDANCE Festival” this weekend. The festival, which will take place Thursday, February 14, through Tuesday, February 19, will offer nearly 30 workshops and a variety of performances. Illstyle & Peace Productions (pictured) is a multicultural dance company rooted in contemporary and old-school hip-hop. Their performance will take place Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m., in Strong Auditorium (University of Rochester, River Campus), and will showcase the troupe’s diverse mix of dance and performance styles including tap, ballet, house dancing, DJing, and beatboxing. Tickets are $15, or $5 for students. The group will also teach workshops during the run of the festival. The inspireDANCE Festival was launched in 2011 by Arielle Friedlander ’11, as a part of her Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year project, and is organized through the Program of Dance and Movement at the University of Rochester. This year’s offerings include contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, Salsa, West African, Jamaican, Middle Eastern, Capoeira, T’ai Chi, Qi Gong, and more. Festival Club Passes, which allow participants to attend classes, workshops, and performances, are available for $18 through February 14, and $25 afterward. For a full festival schedule, visit rochester.edu/college/dance/index. php/inspiredance/, and to learn more about Illstyle & Peace Productions, visit pentacle.org/metro_illstyle_media.php. To purchase tickets and registration, or for more information, call 273-5150. — BY REBECCA RAFFERTY Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. Rochester’s own fiery hot jazz band, the Roc City Stompers, will lure you into a night of masked mayhem on the dance floor with live music from 8:30-11:30pm. Learn to Charleston from experienced Groove Juice Swing instructors during the free beginner lesson 7:30-8:30pm. Festive attire is encouraged: feathers, sequins, bright colors and of course, masks! $12 general/ $10 with student ID. 845-706-2621. groovejuiceswing.com. Shen Yun. 7:30 p.m. Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St. Ages 4+. $50-$150. 877-519-0905. mail@rbtl.org. ticketmaster.com. [ TUE., FEBRUARY 19 ] Stardust Ballroom Dance Series. 7:30 p.m Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St $3. 428-6769. cityofrochester.gov/ ballroomdanceseries.
Festivals [ SAT., FEBRUARY 16 ] The fifth annual New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival. 11 a.m. Casa Larga, 2287 Turk Hill Road. casalarga.com.
Kids Events [ WED., FEBRUARY 13 ] Lego Travel Adventure. Through May 12. The Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Through May 12. Opening weekend Sat Jan 19 11 a.m.-4, Sun Jan 20 1-4 p.m Included in admission: $11-$13. 263-2700. museumofplay.org. [ THU., FEBRUARY 14 ] Anti-Valentine’s Day Teen Night. 6-8 p.m. Wood Library, 134 North Main St. Grades 6-12 Free, register. 394-1381. woodlibrary.org. Bop Until You Drop Family Dance Party. 10-10:30 a.m. Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd. For children and adults of all ages Free. 225-8951. Free Youth Admission Days. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul St Purchase one adult admission and get one free youth admission senecaparkzoo.org. [ FRI., FEBRUARY 15 ] Winter Break Specials. Feb. 1524. Adventure Landing, 3340 West Ridge Rd. Enjoy 60 arcade tokens for $10, 100 arcade tokens for $15 or 300 arcade